Chamomile Care
Chamomile Care is a home care agency in Abingdon, Oxfordshire (OX14 3NG). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Chamomile Care
We at Chamomile Care are proud to provide compassionate home care across Abingdon and the surrounding Oxfordshire communities, supporting individuals to live well and safely in the place they know and love most: their own home. Based in the OX postcode area, our team serves families throughout Abingdon and nearby villages, bringing personalised support directly to people's doorsteps. Rather than asking those we care for to adjust to a new environment, we come to them, respecting the familiar routines, treasured possessions, and cherished memories that make a house a home. This approach allows residents of the local community to remain connected to their neighbourhoods, gardens, and the everyday rhythms that bring comfort and continuity. Our care is thoughtfully tailored to a wide range of needs. We support older people who value their independence but welcome a helping hand, whether that involves assistance with personal care, medication reminders, meal preparation, or simply companionship during the day. For those living with dementia, our approach is patient, gentle, and consistent, focusing on maintaining dignity and reducing anxiety through familiar faces and predictable routines that families tell us make an enormous difference. We also provide specialised support for adults living with mental health conditions, offering steady, understanding care that promotes wellbeing and encourages positive daily engagement. For individuals with physical disabilities, we work closely with each person to understand exactly how they wish to be supported, ensuring mobility needs, personal care, and household tasks are managed in a way that empowers rather than diminishes. Those with visual or hearing impairments receive care from a team attentive to communication preferences and environmental considerations, helping every interaction feel respectful and clear. Younger adults are equally welcomed within our care community, and we recognise that care needs are not defined by age alone. Whether someone is navigating life with a long term condition, recovering from illness, or requires ongoing support to live independently, we design our involvement around their goals, aspirations, and personality. The Care Quality Commission has rated us Good overall following our most recent inspection in February 2022, with an Outstanding rating in the Caring domain. We consider this Outstanding recognition to be particularly meaningful, because it reflects what we believe matters most: the warmth, kindness, and genuine relationships between our team and the people we support. Ratings of Good across Safe, Effective, Responsive, and Well led areas provide additional reassurance that our practices, leadership, and responsiveness meet the high standards families rightly expect when trusting someone to enter their loved one's home. Choosing home care is a deeply personal decision, and we understand the questions and concerns that come with it. If you are exploring options for yourself or a family member in Abingdon or the wider Oxfordshire area, we would be delighted to speak with you, listen to your circumstances, and explain how we might help. Whatever stage you are at in your search, please reach out. A caring conversation is always the right place to begin.
Care provided at Chamomile Care
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Covers approximately 10 miles
- Last CQC inspection: 24 February 2022
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Chamomile Care
Where is Chamomile Care located?
Chamomile Care is a home care agency based in Abingdon, Oxfordshire (OX14 3NG), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does Chamomile Care provide?
Chamomile Care is registered to provide care in people’s own homes, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Chamomile Care's CQC rating?
Chamomile Care is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 24 February 2022. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Chamomile Care provide dementia care?
Yes. Chamomile Care supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the agency directly to discuss your individual situation.
Questions families ask about Chamomile Care
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
Yes. Yes. Chamomile Care Ltd is registered for dementia care in people's own homes.
Can they help with medication and nursing tasks?
Ask the home. Most home care agencies prompt or give medication but do not provide nursing tasks. Ask what their carers are trained to do.
Do they cover our area?
Yes. Chamomile Care Ltd covers roughly 10 miles from Abingdon.
Will the council help pay?
Ask the home. The agency has not told us which funding it accepts. Most take both council funded and self funded clients; a direct payment from the council can be used to pay them.
Typical home care fees in the South East
Chamomile Care Ltd has not published its fees yet. These are typical hourly rates for the South East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Home care (per hour): £29 to £35 per hour, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Chamomile Care Ltd. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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